Sebelius Raises Concern Over Corkins Education Chief Pick
Gov Kathleen Sebelius voiced worry about Bob Corkins becoming state education commissioner due to no schooling or management background. Critics say he opposes education spending, but Corkins cites legislative liaison experience and staff support as enabling, while audits of four districts by Standard and Poor's proceed for efficiency.
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Bob Corkins
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Kansas Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Tim Huelskamp
Huelskamp
R-Fowler
Lawrence Journal-World
Kansas Legislative Education and Research
Freestate Center For Liberty Studies
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Andy Tompkins
University of Kansas
Tompkins
Scott County
Standard and Poor’s
S&p
Columbus Day Closings In Garden City And Holcomb
Community services will observe Columbus Day with all Finney County offices courts and libraries closed Monday. Banks including Bank of America Citizens State Bank Commerce Bank Farm Credit Garden City State Bank First National Bank Holcomb Golden Plains Credit Union Home National Bank and Security Savings Bank will be shut. The Garden City Telegram will print Monday.
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Finney County
Bank of America
Citizens State Bank
Commerce Bank
Farm Credit of
First National Bank of Holcomb
Garden City State Bank
Garden City Teachers Federal Credit Union
Golden Plains Credit Union
Home National Bank Security Savings Bank
Western State Bank
K State Edges KU In Local Food Drive Victory
K State narrowly beat Kansas in a fundraising food drive for Emmaus House as Garden City Public Schools collected nearly 400 nonperishable items. Donors placed donations on buses marked for K State and KU. Roy Cessna credited staff and community for the win and support.
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Kansas State University
University of Kansas
Emmaus House
Garden City YMCA expands services with Community Programs
Garden City Family YMCA introduces Community Programs to boost free access and four family nights annually plus end and back-to-school events. Executive Director Chad Knight highlights partnerships with Garden City USD 457 for after-school care at 11 sites and a strong emphasis on youth tackle football amid a $70,000 aid pool and United Way funding.
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YMCA
Chad Knight
Knight
United States
Garden City
United Way
Garden City YMCA and United Way fundraising drive details
Garden City Family YMCA at 1224 Center St lists hours from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays and varying weekend times. Director Chad Knight is noted. The United Way funds multiple local service groups including the American Red Cross Garden City Chapter and Boy Scouts Santa Fe Trail Council. The 2005 goal is $500,000 with the campaign running through Oct. 31 and extending into November via Tyson Fresh Meats Inc. fund drive.
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United Way
Tyson Fresh Meats Inc
USD 363 Board of Education Meeting Tonight
The USD 363 Board of Education will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday in Room 132 at Holcomb High School located at 600 N. Jones. The session will address district matters and public comments may be heard.
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Holcomb High School
N. Jones
Holcomb USD 363 explores Centers of Excellence again
Holcomb USD 363 plans to revisit the Centers of Excellence agreement with USD 457 and Garden City Community College after no vote last month. Superintendent Landis seeks a definite motion and decision while payroll, food services, and health insurance items await board action and mediation set for October 27 after teachers rejected a contract.
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Holcomb School Board
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Tracy Johnson
Garden City
Johnson
Holcomb’s
Blue Cross Blue Shield
John Doern
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Brooke Hernandez
Rogelio Blanco
Garden City High School
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Wichita Northwest
Trista Schmitt
Nate Bailey
Holcomb-Meade
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